Asset Management- Regulatory - Mid-Level Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney in Chicago with at least 2 years of substantive asset management experience to join a private funds practice. The role emphasizes regulatory and compliance matters under the Investment Advisers Act and related U.S. securities laws.

The attorney will advise on formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private equity funds, hedge funds, and other investment vehicles, with emphasis on adviser regulation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of substantive asset management experience.
• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge in investment management.
• Experience advising on formation, structuring, and ongoing management of private funds.
• Familiarity with private equity funds, hedge funds, and similar vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Advise private funds and advisers on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Assist clients with formation and structuring of private investment funds.
• Provide regulatory guidance for ongoing management of private funds and advisers.
• Counsel advisers on applicable regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
• Analyze issues under the Investment Advisers Act and related securities laws.
• Assist clients in understanding and complying with regulatory requirements affecting funds and advisers.
• Research developments in investment management regulation and securities law.
• Provide guidance on regulatory considerations for fund structures and investment management.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on sophisticated asset management matters.
• Develop expertise on the regulatory framework governing private investment funds and advisers.

Skills

Asset management law

Regulatory compliance

Fund formation

Advice to advisers

Legal research

Securities regulation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Illinois Bar

Job description

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of substantive asset management experience to join its investment funds practice in Chicago, Illinois. The position focuses on regulatory and compliance matters involving private investment funds and their investment advisers. The attorney will advise clients regarding the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private equity funds, hedge funds, and other private investment vehicles, with particular emphasis on the Investment Advisers Act and related U.S. securities laws.

Duties:

• Advise private investment funds and investment advisers on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Assist clients with the formation and structuring of private investment funds.
• Provide regulatory guidance regarding the ongoing management and operation of private equity funds, hedge funds, and other investment vehicles.
• Counsel investment advisers regarding applicable regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
• Analyze issues arising under the Investment Advisers Act and related U.S. securities laws.
• Assist clients in understanding and complying with regulatory requirements affecting private funds and investment advisers.
• Research and analyze developments in investment management regulation and securities law.
• Provide guidance regarding regulatory considerations associated with fund structures and investment management activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on sophisticated asset management and fund formation matters.
• Develop subject matter expertise regarding the regulatory framework governing private investment funds and investment advisers.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of substantive asset management experience.
• Significant regulatory and compliance knowledge related to investment management.
• Experience advising clients on the formation, structuring, and ongoing management of private investment funds.
• Experience with private equity funds, hedge funds, and/or similar private investment vehicles.
• Experience advising investment advisers on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework governing private investment funds.
• Familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act and related U.S. securities laws.
• Strong interest in developing advanced subject matter expertise in investment management regulation.
• Active bar admission in Illinois for candidates practicing from the Chicago office.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois Bar membership for the Chicago office.

Skills:

• Investment management and asset management law.
• Private investment fund regulation.
• Private equity and hedge fund matters.
• Investment adviser regulation.
• Investment Advisers Act compliance.
• U.S. securities laws and regulations.
• Fund formation and structuring.
• Regulatory and compliance counseling.
• Legal research and regulatory analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex securities and investment management issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Client counseling and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on sophisticated investment management matters.

Benefits:

Benefits information was not specified in the job description.